Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease: what you need to know to keep your heart healthy and have a good night’s sleep.

It’s easy to think of sleep apnea as “just” a sleep-related problem, but the truth is it’s much more serious than that. In addition to being associated with higher rates of diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and stroke, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is also linked to problems with heart health. People with OSA increase their risk of […]

Examples of Alternative Medicines in Dentistry

One reason people procrastinate when it comes to visiting the dentist is that they fear the discomfort they know comes from injections, drilling, and more. In our practice, we’ve taken big strides to incorporate alternative modalities of care that can reduce pain. These techniques are so effective, injections are a “last line of defense” in […]

BedWetting

Is Your Child Wetting the Bed? It Could Be a Sign of Sleep Disordered Breathing or TMJ

Bedwetting is fairly common in young children and is usually just a sign of immature bladder control. However, when bedwetting continues beyond the age of 6 or 7, it’s a sign that something else is going on. A number of physical conditions can cause bedwetting, including diabetes, urinary tract infections, or a problem with the […]

Keeping Up With Your Dental Health

An important but often overlooked facet of personal health is dental health. In addition to brushing and flossing daily, here are some things to do to optimize your overall health. Make an Appointment Do you have your next dental check-up and hygiene appointment scheduled? If not, do that this week. If you’ve been meaning to […]